Enkianthus

Pinkroot

About Enkianthus and Pinkroot

Enkianthus

Pinkroot

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Types

Enkianthus campanulatus

Number of Varieties

151

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Habitat

Islands

Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-94-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

8-1

Sunset Zone

6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

21,22

Habit

Spreading

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm91.40 cm

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Pink, Rose, Ivory

Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor, Striped

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Orange, Orange Red

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Very Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Stem Planting

Cuttings, From bulbs

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize in spring, Nitrogen

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Insects, Red blotch

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification, Provides ground cover

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Leaf Stalks, Stem

Other Uses

Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Enkianthus

Spigelia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Gentianales

Family

Ericaceae

Loganiceae

Genus

Enkianthus

Spigelia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Heteromorpheae

Subfamily

Enkianthoideae

Number of Species

1060

1 27800

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Properties of Enkianthus and Pinkroot

Wondering what are the properties of Enkianthus and Pinkroot? We provide you with everything About Enkianthus and Pinkroot. Enkianthus doesn't have thorns and Pinkroot doesn't have thorns. Also Enkianthus does not have fragrant flowers. Enkianthus has allergic reactions like and Pinkroot has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Enkianthus and Pinkroot and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Enkianthus and Pinkroot

Season and care of Enkianthus and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Enkianthus and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Enkianthus season is Spring and Fall and Pinkroot season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Enkianthus and Pinkroot Physical Information

Enkianthus and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Enkianthus and Pinkroot are as follows:

Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green

Care of Enkianthus and Pinkroot

Care of Enkianthus and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Enkianthus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Enkianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.